It is a lovely day outside. But, your kid is glued to his Smartphone indoors. Does this sound like your kid? If yes, please know what you can do to protect your child from the perils of the present online world.     Children Glued to Smartphones Children from even when they are babies are provided Smartphones these days by their parents. Mostly to keep them engrossed during feeding time, or when you are entertaining guests, or when you are eating out. Smartphones appear to be rep…

    Smart phones have simplified our lives. As a result, staying connected with social media and obtaining the latest games have actually become a child's play. So much so that many kids know much more about smartphones than adults. The flip side is that they are spending far more time on these devices than they need to. Studies on screen time for kids has revealed that kids spend 6 hours a day on an average glued to a screen and that too completely unmonitored. Hence there is a ne…

    Keylogger is a spy phone app that was earlier used by investigation agencies. But today with the improvement in technology, the app is available for everyone. The apps are being used by more people for the protection of their families. Kids Monitoring apps are now a common occurrence in phones. These apps give the user the power to track mobile activities of someone. It is now also being used by parents to track the activities of their children. Teenagers are now exposed to mo…

    Social media apps are more addictive than any other drug. The overwhelming consumption of social media apps among teens and kids is perilous. These apps are highly addictive and keep kids hooked. Social media apps are deliberately created using manipulative and addictive technology and features to lure young and vulnerable minds. These apps create an emotional dependency for their financial gains and trending game. These apps create a compulsive desire to stay connected virtu…

    Social media platforms have become a big part of our lives since they were first introduced. We spend a significant part of our day browsing websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We record our lives online through a series of posts, pictures, tweets, etc. Teenagers use social media much more than adults. A major part of social media website user bases comprises of teenagers and young adults. Why do teenagers like social media so much? Social media platforms refer …